How To Fix /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS012 - County &1 already exists in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: County &1 already exists in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS012 - County &1 already exists in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS012 County &1 already exists in language &2 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a country entry in the system that already exists for the specified language. This error is often encountered in the context of customizing or maintaining country-specific data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the specified country (&1) in the specified language (&2). This could happen if you are trying to create a new entry without checking for existing ones.
  Data Migration or Upload: If you are importing or uploading data into the system, it may contain duplicates that conflict with existing records.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same country is being defined multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing) and check the existing country entries in the specified language. 
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for country settings) or SCC4 (for client settings) to review the entries.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate: 
  
  If you find that the country already exists, you can either modify the existing entry if changes are needed or delete the duplicate entry if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Data Upload Review: 
  
  If this error occurred during a data upload, review the data file for duplicates and ensure that the data being uploaded does not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing country entries and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is part of a larger implementation or migration project.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing country data, such as SPRO, OBY6, and SCC4.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP, as they can affect how data is displayed and managed.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that your data management practices include checks for duplicates to maintain data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your country data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.